Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike
Overview
The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience of a lifetime to explore the ever changing ice formations that carved this wonderful landscape in the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.
Your journey will begin with a scenic helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier, landing 1200m above sea level. A two hour hike with professional and experienced guides amongst epic glacial ice formations, gentle undulating terrain below the highest peaks of the Southern Alps. The snow-clad giants tower above vast icefalls that flow down the mountain sides. On the return flight, pass the Hochstetter Icefall as your adventure nears its end.
What's Included
- Glacier Landing
- Informative pilot commentary
- Walking Poles
- Crampons and quality Walking Boots
- Waterproof Jackets & Trousers (if required)
- Return Scenic Helicopter Flights
- Woolen socks
- 2 hour Guided Hike on Tasman Glacier
- Lunch We recommend bringing a small backpack with snacks and drinks for the trip.
Meeting Location
Mount Cook Road
Canterbury 7999, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (pass by)
Tasman Glacier
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years years
- Please note: A guided walk among ice caves is usually part of the tour but all tour activities are dependent on the weather
- Moderate level of fitness is required
- The maximum allowable weight for a person on a rear helicopter seat is 150kg.
- It is recommended that you wear sturdy footwear and bring warm layers due to cold temperatures
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Glacier Landing.
- Informative pilot commentary.
- Walking Poles.
- Crampons and quality Walking Boots.
- Waterproof Jackets & Trousers (if required).
- Return Scenic Helicopter Flights.
- Woolen socks.
- 2 hour Guided Hike on Tasman Glacier.
- Lunch. We recommend bringing a small backpack with snacks and drinks for the trip.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Glacier Landing
- Informative pilot commentary
- Walking Poles
- Crampons and quality Walking Boots
- Waterproof Jackets & Trousers (if required)
- Return Scenic Helicopter Flights
- Woolen socks
- 2 hour Guided Hike on Tasman Glacier
- LunchWe recommend bringing a small backpack with snacks and drinks for the trip.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years years
- Please note: A guided walk among ice caves is usually part of the tour but all tour activities are dependent on the weather
- Moderate level of fitness is required
- The maximum allowable weight for a person on a rear helicopter seat is 150kg.
- It is recommended that you wear sturdy footwear and bring warm layers due to cold temperatures
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
